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1988 Chevrolet K25 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 1988 Chevrolet K25, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Casing peeled from tire while driving at high rate of speed. Casing became entagled around rear axle, hydraulic brake lines, and the emergency brake cable. Pressure on the emergency brake cable caused emergency brake to be activated. Almost resulting in an accident with four other motor vehicles on interstate 5. Time of occurence was 6 a. M. Tire pressure was checked the evening before for proper inflation as part of trip preparation. Trip was planned for 700 miles. Tire failed at 60 miles into the trip. …”

NHTSA complaint #727336, filed 2000-08

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1996233%
1995433%
1994433%
1989240%
1988114%

Other parts of the 1988 Chevrolet K25

Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Chevrolet K25

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology